Materials: Six spools Jolly Italian Raffia (2 for top, 4 for skirt). If making larger size add 1 spool each for top and skirt; 2½yds. lining; 6in. slide-fastener; 1yd. stiffened belting; 2½yds. lining fabric; Nos. 8 and 9 crochet hooks.

Measurements: To fit 34in. bust; waist, 26in.; hips, 38in.; length of top, 17in.; skirt length, 24in. (For 32, 24, 36in. measurements subtract 4 star-sts. in width from each piece, for 36, 28, 40in. measurements, add 4 star-sts. to each piece.)

Abbreviations: Ch., chain; d.c., double crochet; h.tr., half treble; star-st., star-stitch; 3-lp., 3-loop; star-st., star-stitch; sl-st., slip-stitch; dec., decrease; inc., increase; cont., continue; st(s)., stitch(es); y.o.h., yarn over hook.

PATTERN STITCHES
Star-Stitch
Insert hook through side of previous st., y.o.h., draw through, insert hook into base of same st., y.o.h., draw through, insert hook into top of next st. in previous row, y.o.h., draw through, y.o.h., draw through 4 Ips. rem. on hook.

3-Loop Star-Stitch
Insert hook into base of previous st., y.o.h., draw through, insert hook into next st., y.o.h., draw through, y.o.h., draw through 3 lps. on hook, 1 ch.

Use 1 strand raffia for suit.